2019 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Corvette years
More complaints than typical for this model
99/100 3.1× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 3.1× that of a typical Chevrolet Corvette year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 107 of its 148 complaints were filed by the end of 2021.
- Most reported problem: Bent or cracked factory wheels, vibration and slow air loss (114 complaints, median 9,212 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2018
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 148filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 7,953miles, 105 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 6.2L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2019 Corvette most often report wheel problems: bent or cracked factory rims, especially on wide-wheel Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1 trims, showing up as vibration, shaking or tires that slowly lose air. Most appear at low mileage, often within the first few thousand miles, and many owners say the dealer or manufacturer declined to cover the wheels under warranty. A smaller group describes transmission shudder and rough shifting, and a few mention engine or electrical concerns.
- Wheels
Bent or cracked factory wheels, vibration and slow air loss
- 114 complaints (77%)
- median 9,212 mi at 1.8 yrs old (87 state mileage)
- owner-quoted repair $1,100 (median of 6 quotes)
- filed 2019–2026
Owners describe a vibration or shake, often at highway speed, and tires that slowly lose air. Tire shops and dealers then find one or more rims bent or cracked, usually on the inner bead edge, sometimes with no sign of impact. Many say the wheels were declined for warranty coverage and attributed to road damage, driving behavior or potholes, and several replaced wheels out of pocket or switched to aftermarket or forged wheels. Mostly reported under about 20,000 miles, frequently within the first few thousand miles, on wide-wheel Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1 trims.
What to check: Have the wheels spun on a balancing machine and inspected at the inner bead for cracks, and check tire pressures after the car sits. Ask whether the dealer or manufacturer has already inspected or replaced any rims, and whether paperwork documents a warranty decision.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Repaired right rear tire for a nail and discount tire informed me of a cracked tire rim. I took car to a authorized Chevrolet dealer. They said my 2019 grand sport Corvette with 9300 miles warranty did not cover the rim. I was losing tire pressure and that's when I was told of the cracked rim. At my expense I'm replacing the rim $985.10”
NHTSA complaint #11362200, filed 2020-10, 9,300 miles“Upon receiving my 2019 grand sport from the dealer by trucking company, all 4 wheels were warped/bent. I realized this when I went to drive it for the first time and around 50 MPH the car started to shimmy/shake. I took it to my local Chevrolet dealer and they put it up on the rack and showed me all 4 wheels where spinning warped. I have videos of all 4 wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #11366854, filed 2020-10, 11 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission shudder and harsh or delayed shifting
Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners describe shuddering or shaking while driving, sometimes at steady speeds or light throttle, and rough or irregular shifting. Some say a dealer performed a transmission fluid flush with the shudder returning afterward, and one report describes a torque converter diagnosis. Complaints also mention hesitation when the throttle is opened quickly. Mostly reported under about 10,000 miles, with a few reports at higher mileage.
What to check: Test drive at steady highway speed and at light and heavy throttle, feeling for shudder or hesitation under acceleration. Ask whether any transmission fluid service or reprogramming has been done and whether records show it.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My a8 transmission in my 2019 Corvette began to shift irregularly at 6k miles, 10 months. It sounds like it's grinding rocks with quarters. It at the dealership who verified it's the torque converter which has caused 'collateral damage”
NHTSA complaint #11323272, filed 2020-05, 6,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shook and shuddered abnormally. The contact stated that the failure had been constant since purchasing the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact believed that the shudder was due to the high-performance engine. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680931, filed 2025-08, 30,000 miles
Buying note. On this model year the wheels deserve the most attention: have them checked off the car for bends and cracks before buying, and confirm tire condition and pressures. Also test drive for transmission shudder and ask for service records covering wheel, tire and transmission work.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 148 consumer complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. 105 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,953 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 791 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 13 Chevrolet Corvette model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 99 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Wheels124 84%
- Transmission and drivetrain10 6.8%
- Engine4 2.7%
- Fuel system3 2.0%
- Steering3 2.0%
- Electrical system2 1.4%
- Brakes1 0.7%
- Exterior lighting1 0.7%
- Other or unknown1 0.7%
Also reported: Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Wheels: “With approximatly 12,000 miles the dealer told me the lr wheel was bent when I had it in for new tires. At 13,600 miles when in for alignment I had to replace the rf wheel due to a crack. Not coverd under warranty, no serious pot hole hits, just normal road driving. Based on numerous complaints on fourms this seems to be happening excessivly on the wide wheel equipped corvettes.”
NHTSA complaint #11353019, filed 2020-09, 13,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “In my 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, the transmission system began to malfunction, specifically related to the torque converter. This malfunction caused the transmission to shudder, creating a noticeable vibration during acceleration and driving. The unpredictable behavior of the vehicle due to the shuddering compromised control and stability, posing a risk to my safety and the safety of others on the road. The problem was confirmed by the dealership's service center, which performed a transmission fluid flush according to the service bulletin (TSB 18-NA-355) issued by General Motors. …”
NHTSA complaint #11600449, filed 2024-07Engine: “My vehicle has been a legacy gmc dealership in Slidell la for three months now waiting on a replacement engine from a factory failure. And I have no clue when and if I will ever get it back because all General Motors is says is that the engine is on back order and from what I’m reading they discontinued this engine back in 2023. They haven’t helped me with anything I been paying my car note and renting a vehicle at my cost and they’re doing nothing. And I can’t get them to give me any info on if or when this will get fixed . …”
NHTSA complaint #11648078, filed 2025-03Fuel system: “Can smell gas fumes after filling gas tank. Had independent shop analyze problem and codes indicated a cracked fuel pump module. This is a serious hazard because fuel can leak onto exhaust or heat shield and cause a fire. GM currently has a Special Coverage Program #17469 for 2014-2017 corvette. My 2019 corvette has the exact same issue and should be covered under Program #17469. My corvette has only 23000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11766347, filed 2026-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 105 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,500 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 Chevrolet Corvette version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 7-speed manual | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Corvette RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Corvette Z06 RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Corvette Z06 RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 7-speed manual | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Corvette ZR1 RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 7-speed manual | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,500 |
| Corvette ZR1 RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 18V360000May 31, 2018Air bags › Air bag/restraint control moduleCovers: Chevrolet Corvette 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary…
Recall details for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 791 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037550Sep 21, 2026Other or unknown. This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11029950Mar 2, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- 11027697Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
- 11027689Jan 12, 2026Other or unknown. This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Other model years of the Chevrolet Corvette
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 25 | 3 | — | 14 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 21 | 500 | 2 | — | 15 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 27 | 812 | 1 | — | 15 | 43 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 21 | 9,250 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 2021 | 13 | 12,500 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 34 | 1,100 | 4 | — | 19 | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2019 | 148 | 7,953 | 1 | — | 17 | 99 · More | Falling |
| 2018 | 51 | 10,000 | 1 | — | 18 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2017 | 257 | 14,000 | 4 | — | 19 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2016 | 104 | 14,500 | 2 | — | 20 | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 65 | 12,000 | 5 | — | 20 | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 63 | 7,700 | 5 | — | 21 | 73 · More | Stable |
| 2013 | 82 | 18,250 | 0 | — | 18 | 24 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 56 | 25,000 | 1 | — | 18 | 22 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 85 | 28,900 | 1 | — | 18 | 22 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 84 | 35,202 | 0 | — | 18 | 10 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 151 | 38,500 | 0 | — | 18 | 35 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 541 | 48,300 | 0 | — | 18 | 48 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 341 | 43,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 365 | 36,750 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 533 | 40,000 | 6 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 217 | 33,100 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 85 | 30,544 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 157 | 42,500 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 205 | 42,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 278 | 39,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 308 | 45,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 399 | 46,140 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 153 | 42,258 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 44 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 32 | 94,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 29 | 92,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1993 | 22 | 77,452 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Falling |
| 1992 | 7 | 34,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 24 | 89,450 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Falling |
| 1990 | 34 | 57,999 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1989 | 15 | 76,700 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 16 | 57,000 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 21 | 99,000 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 15 | 83,200 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 16 | 92,000 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 14 | 94,000 | 5 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1981 | 6 | 84,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners of the 2019 Corvette most often report wheel problems: bent or cracked factory rims, especially on wide-wheel Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1 trims, showing up as vibration, shaking or tires that slowly lose air. The issues reported most often: Bent or cracked factory wheels, vibration and slow air loss; Transmission shudder and harsh or delayed shifting.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have?
NHTSA recorded 148 consumer complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette is reported most often?
Wheels is named most often, in 124 complaints (84% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 10.
Has the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette (Corvette Z06, 6.2L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 14 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette reported?
Among the 105 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,953 miles and the middle half falls between 4,500 and 15,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.